Turkey

1. Turkey is responsible for 75% of the world's hazelnut exports.

2. Istanbul, the capital city spans two continents - Europe and Asia. It is divided in two by the mighty Bosphorus River. Istanbul's west bank lies on the European continent while the east bank is in Asia. You can walk between the two across the Galata bridge. Only 3% of Turkey is in Europe, the vast majority of the country is on the Asian continent.

3. Tulip is the national flower.

4. Santa claus was born in Patara, Turkey.

5. Oil wrestling is the national sport.